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Queensland claim Nox Bailey and Elinor McKenzie Shields on amazing final day

Jan 29, 2018

A great day for Queensland at the Under-19 National Championships.

Queensland claim Nox Bailey and Elinor McKenzie Shields on amazing final day

Jan 29, 2018

Queensland claimed both the Under-19 Men’s and Under-19 Women’s national titles in dramatic fashion, with amazing come-from-behind grand final victories at Blacktown International Sportspark.

In the women’s championship game, Queensland scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take the lead from NSW for the first time in the game, then held on to win 5-4.

The men’s final was even more dramatic. NSW led 5-1 going into the final inning, but Queensland scored five runs in the bottom of the inning to snatch a thrilling victory. Home runs by Sheldon Waller and Michael Ludkin sealed the deal for Queensland 6-5.

Elinor McKenzie Shield

The 45th Under-19 Women’s National Softball Championship featured teams from all Australian states competing for the Elinor McKenzie Shield. This year’s tournament was held at Blacktown International Sportspark in Sydney.